Originally Posted by
HEAD0001
I looked at the picture again and I see what you mean about the back base hitting the bolt if you turn it around. The more I look at it the more I like the Picatinney rails I have went to on all my rifles. The rails are easier to install and put less torque on the scopes, while they are consideraly stronger.
The picatinny rails are definitely the way to go. The slots are wider than the Weaver bases so they use a larger diameter screw to clamp the rings to the base.